Takahiro Gooseneck Kettle
When it comes to kettles, you’ll have to pry the Bonavita variable temp gooseneck out of my cold, dead hands—but I must admit, this Japanese-imported Takahiro kettle has a certain classic appeal to it. While the Bonavita is the more … (More)
Camelbak Eddy Bottle
I’m trying to get into the habit of drinking more water throughout the day. The Camelbak Eddy Bottle is a great way to do it, because: It doesn’t spill when knocked over (you have to bite the valve a little … (More)
The Bonavita Variable-Temp Gooseneck Kettle is Cheaper Than Ever
The Bonavita variable-temp gooseneck kettle is one of our favorite coffee tools here at T&T, and one of the more popular items we’ve ever written about. If you still haven’t made the jump though, you should know that it’s now … (More)
Cuppow
If drinking cold brew coffee out of a mason jar is your thing, you’ll appreciate having a Cuppow around. It’s a BPA-free plastic lid that essentially converts the jar into a travel mug. You can sip straight from the lid … (More)
Fill Line Coffee Mug
This 12oz coffee mug perfectly describes my ability to think or speak in the morning, before I’ve finished my first cup. In case you can’t read them in the photo above, here are the three fill lines hand-painted and heat-cured … (More)
Vapur Element Travel Water Bottle
I’m the type of guy that likes to carry a water bottle wherever I go. I’m a lot less likely to go out and buy a sweet drink if I’ve got some water with me, and refilling the same bottle … (More)
Half-Pint Leather Jar Sleeve
Matt Pierce runs the blog/shop Wood&Faulk, where he tinkers and experiments with various ideas for leather items. Sometimes those experiments turn into actual products, which is the case with the half-pint leather jar sleeve. Made of English bridle leather, these … (More)
Soma Water Filter
The majority of water-filter pitchers out there are terrible (or at best, uninspired) but that doesn’t have to be the case. Enter the Soma water filter, which is a beautiful and eco-friendly water filter that puts the competition to shame. … (More)
LifeStraw Go
LifeStraw Go is essentially a sports water bottle, but with a crazy-good filter built in. You can use it to scoop up water from just about anywhere in the world and then safely drink it through the mouthpiece. By the … (More)
Nespresso Aeroccino 3
Before the coffee geeks cry out with indignation: yes, I realize I am linking to a Nespresso product and Nespresso is a blight on the coffee-making world, but this is not one of their wasteful coffee pod contraptions. No, the … (More)
Stelton Vacuum Jug
One of my favorite ways to take my coffee on-the-go is with my Contigo Autoseal Tumbler. It keeps hot drinks hot for several hours, and cold drinks cold for half the day (not that it takes me that long to … (More)
Neat Ice Kit
The guys at Studio Neat, makers of the Glif tripod mount for the iPhone and the Cosmonaut stylus for iPad, are putting on another Kickstarter for a…*cough*…neat kit for making super-clear ice at home. It uses an insulated, block-shaped ice … (More)
MaCool
There’s a Kickstarter campaign happening right now for a product called MaCool, which is basically an insulated cooler designed to look like the original Macintosh. This thing may end up getting sued into oblivion by Apple, but I couldn’t resist … (More)
Prodyne Fruit Infusion Pitcher
I’m a big fan of infused drinks in the summer. Often, drinks with a strong flavor can be the opposite of refreshing. This Prodyne Fruit Infusion Pitcher is the perfect tool for the job. The 2.9-quart, BPA-free acrylic pitcher is … (More)
Grady’s Cold Brew Iced Coffee Concentrate
You know what’s better than a cup of hot coffee first thing in the morning? A cup of iced coffee on a hot afternoon. I don’t know about you guys, but in my neck of the woods, it’s already starting … (More)
The Medium-sized, 18-ounce Espro Press
We consider the Espro Press to be the best french press pot you can get. Its double-walled steel vessel keeps your coffee hot for over an hour. And the double micro filter keeps grit out. It’s unlike any french press … (More)
Bonavita Variable Temp Gooseneck Kettle
We’ve mentioned the standard Bonavita Gooseneck Kettle ($42) before, but the kinds of coffee nerds who experiment with AeroPress recipes are likely to want very precise temperature control. And that’s exactly what the Bonavita Variable Temperature model ($90) brings to … (More)
Hydro Flask: Double-Walled Steel Water Bottles
This is not your grandmother’s water bottle. Plastic water bottles are an enormous waste and aren’t insulated. A superior, reusable alternative is the Hydro Flask. Its double-walled, vacuum-insulated, stainless steel design keeps hot liquids hot for 12 hours and cold … (More)
Teas, Etc. 3-Piece Travel Mug Set
Now that the weather had cooled off here in the South, I’m back to drinking loose leaf tea throughout the day. While my particular setup isn’t for sale anymore, this 3-Piece Travel Mug Set is very similar. The Double-walled, BPA-free … (More)
Giant Ice Cube Tray
This giant ice cube tray makes 6 ice cubes measuring 2-cubic inches each. The bigger the ice cube the slower they melt. Therefor giant ice cubes are perfect for drinks where you want to keep the liquid cold without diluting … (More)